Fed holds interest rates for fourth time despite tariff turmoil
The US central bank leaves its key interest rate unchanged at 4.3%, as its view of the economy darkens. Read More
HS2 line to be delayed again with no new date given
Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said the HS2 project was an “appalling mess”. Read More
Chocolate prices soar as UK inflation stays at highest in over a year
Food prices grew for a third month in May, as the overall rate of inflation remained at 3.4%. Read More
Co-op offers members £10 discount on shopping after cyber attack
The retailer says the offer is to thank members but a retail analyst says the bar is high to redeem it. Read More
More than 1,000 jobs at risk as Poundland plans 68 store closures
The discount chain sets out turnaround plans a week after it was bought by a US investment firm. Read More
Trump signs order confirming parts of UK-US tariff deal
The pact between the US and UK means tariffs will be reduced on certain goods such as cars entering the US. Read More
Nissan unveils new electric car to be built in UK
The new Leaf will be powered by batteries also manufactured in Sunderland. Read More
British Steel secures £500m contract to supply UK train tracks
The company will forge more than 337,000 tonnes of track in a deal safeguarding its future for the next five years. Read More
US deal ‘may force UK biofuel plant to close’
Ensus says the recent UK-US tariff deal “fundamentally undermined its business position”. Read More
UK’s largest road tunnel project awarded £590m
Work on the Lower Thames Crossing is expected to begin in 2026 and finish by 2032. Read More